Call To Artists: Design the 2026 Salem Art Fair & Festival T-Shirt

Salem Art Association is hosting an open call to design the official Salem Art Fair & Festival t-shirt.

The winning artist will receive a $200 cash prize, 10 shirts featuring the design, 10 complimentary one-day festival tickets, and recognition across the organization’s social media platforms.

Designs should reflect the spirit of the Salem Art Fair & Festival while drawing inspiration from Salem, the community, and the arts. Entries must be original, family-friendly, and created without the use of AI. Designs are limited to one color and must fit within a 9-by-9 inch format suitable for screen printing.

Artists are asked to submit PNG versions of their design, both positive and negative, along with a mockup showing the artwork on the front of a T-shirt.

The top three finalists selected by the Salem Art Association team will advance to a public voting round via the organization’s website and social media channels.